Executive Board Minutes – February 1, 2017

31st L.D. Democrats Executive Board

Roll showed a total of 12 members present. Adam Braun has chosen to opt out, so a quorum is recognized with 8 members.

A discussion about the best day and time for the E-Board was opened. It was M/S/P to move the start time to 7pm in the future, to allow for members schedules.

M/S/P to reimburse Chair $136.40 for food purchased for the January General meeting.

M/S/P to reimburse Ingrid Curtis $13.98 for food at December holiday party.

M/S/P to allow future food reimbursements under $50 to be allowed with receipts.

Chair: We are awaiting issuance of our Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax purposes.

Treasurer’s Report: Rudy

Currently working on last year’s PDC report. Creating new bookkeeping system. Outlined and discussed PDC compliance timeframes and requirements.

January report was submitted and is attached.

Member Outreach: Sarah

Discussed use of ACT BLUE as a resource for electronic dues collection & building membership. Importance of electronic based outreach to reduce costs. Will bring proposal to membership and redress at March E-board.

Candidate Recruitment: Angel

Interviewing current Auburn City Council member on 2/7 to discuss potential. Vetting other potential contenders, internally and externally. Any interested party should be considered.

Would like to hold a Teambuilding exercise & Voter Database training for PCO’s on Sat. March 30 from 5-9pm. Location TBD.

Marcie Maxwell will be speaker at the general meeting.

Events: Donna

Foreseeable events include 4th of July Auburn Fair and possibly one in Buckley. Would like to request volunteer for Planning Committee at 2/22 General meeting.

Discussion about how to identify our LD to build our base during events.

Newsletter: Allison

Hopes to post next newsletter by 2/6. Looking at development of new format to communicate to members. Proposals will be forthcoming at next general meeting.

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